Metal frame and anchor construction



March 12, 1929. A. BAUM IETAL FRAME AND ANCHOR CONSTRUCTION Filed June 14, 1928 Patented Mar. 12, 1929.

UNITED STATES ISAAC A. BAUM, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

METAL FRAME AND ANCHOR CONSTRUCTION.

Application filed June 14, 1928.

l\Iy invention relates to uilding construction, and more particularly to metal frame construction and anchoring means therefor.

In the use of metal framing adjacent to masonry walls various expedients have been devised for suitably positioning the frame members relative to the end of the masonry construction, as well as means for anchoring the installed frame to the wall. However. the means so far devised have proved either too expensive or too difficult for installation by common labor, and it is a purpose of this invention to provide a firm, metal frame member, capable of being accurately positioned relative to the wall, and firmly anchorei therein.

The device of my invention comprises. mainly, a metal frame member of channel shape in cross section, having a pair of oppositely disposed wings or lugs struck out of the metal in the web of the channel a short distance from the channel flanges. The lugs are then bent back on the remaining portion of the web to the edge of the member, and then bent backwards at right angles, thus forming, in effect, an extension of the channel flanges, at spaced intervals, with an inside offset or flange between the ends. The purpose of providing the inside flange is that it is received in the notch in the side of the anchor. The anchor is inserted at an angle and then rotated so that the notches engage the inside flanges. The anchor being formed of a width substantially the same as the channel, the sides thereof will fit snugly against the channel flange and lugs, thus serving to prevent any lateral movement of the member when installed and anchored.

The invention will be more readily understood by reference to the accompanying drawing, in which;

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device constructed in accordance with my invention, and

Fig. 2 is a plan View in section showing the device installed.

By reference to the accompanying drawing, it will be seen that my invention consists of the frame member having the flanges 10, 11, and web 12. The web is cut at spaced intervals in the height of the member, and between the lateral extremities of the web, to form the lugs or wings, 13, 14. The lugs 13, 14 are bent on the back side of the web to provide the double-thickness flanges, 15, 16. At the edges of the Web, the lugs 13, 14 are rebent at a right angle and extend backwards Sci i111 No. 235.289.

in line wi h the flanges 10, 11, thus providing. at spaced intervals in the length of the'frame menus an crate s on of the flanges 10, 11

my 1 veution contemplates the combinatiim with a tile or masonry anchor. it", having parallel notches 18, 19 the head. 20, and the laterally bent anchor, 21. I

in operation the frame member is set up, and he masonry or tile built up between the lugs 13, ll. The an hor element is secured by merely inserting the head 20 through the opening rorided by the lugs, and the anchor rotated so that the notches 18, 19 engage iirnily the inside flanges 15, 16. Tile being set upon the end of the anchor and mortar applied. will securely hold the anchor from pulling. Since the anchor is of substantially the same width as the web, a tight fit will be secured thus avoiding the possibility of lateral movement. The double thickness flanges i5, 16 insure a firm and positive locking means wit-h the anchor.

Thus it will be seen that I have provided a simply installed, metal frame member, of rigid construction and securely anchored.

Obviously modifications may be made without departure from the spirit of my invention.

I claim:

1. In a frame for wall openings, the combination of a metal member of channel shape in cross section, lugs struck out from the web of the channel and projecting rearwardly in line with the flanges of the channel, and a flat wall anchor adapted to be received and interlocked in the opening formed by striking out said lugs, the width of the head of the anchor being such as to fit snugly between the flanges of the channel.

2. In a frame for wall openings, the combination of a metal member of channel shape in cross section, a pair of lugs struck out of the web of said channel member, said lugs being bent back on said web, and then bent at right angles to said web in a rearward direction, parallel to the flanges of said channel member, and a flat wall anchor, said wall anchor being adapted to be received and interlocked in the flanged opening provided by said lugs, said anchor being of substantially the width of said channel.

3. ln :1 frame for wall openings, the combination of a metal member of? channel shape in cross section, a pair of lugs struck out of the Web of said channel member, saidv lugs being bent back on said Web, and then bent at right angles to said Web in a rearward direction, parallel to the flanges of said channel member, whereby to serve as extensions of the flanges of said ehanneL-With an intermediate right angularly disposed flange, a flat Wall anchor, said wall anchor being adapted to be received and interlocked in the flanged opening provided by said lugs, said anchor being of substantially the Width of said channel and said lugs, and a laterally bent flange on the end of said anchor.

4. In a frame for wall openings, the combination of a metal member of channel shape in cross section, a pair of lugs struck out of the web of said channel member, said lugs being bent back on said web, and then bent at right angles to said Web in a rearward direction, parallel to the flanges of said channel member, and a flat Wall anchor, said anchor being of substantially the same Width as the web of said channel and having a notch on each side near the forward end thereof, Whereby said anchor is adapted to be received and interlockedwith the inside flanges of said channel, the side margins of said anchor contacting. the lugs and channel flanges to prevent lateral movement thereof.

5. In metal framing the combination of a metal member of channel shape in cross section a pair ol oppositely disposed, parallel lugs at spaced intervals in the length of said channel member, said lugs being struck out of the Web of said channel member, bent back on said Web and then bent right angularly backward to serve as an extension of the flanges of said channel member, a flat Wall aneh 3, said anchor being of substantially the width or said channel member and adapted to be received in the opening provided by said lugs and to have interlocking engagement with the side flanges thereof, and a hook on the inner end of said anchor.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

ISAAC A. BAUM. 

